Highlights
- Hugh Jackman seen post-divorce announcement, strolling New York streets incognito in casual attire, hiding behind sunglasses and a full beard.
- Jackman and Deborra issued a joint statement, emphasizing amicable separation and shift in individual growth after almost 3 decades of marriage.
- Splitting $180 million fortune without a prenup is a challenge; the couple owns multiple properties and lawyers will likely make it a cold-hearted money dispute.
Hugh Jackman has made one of his first public appearances since the news broke that he’s divorcing Deborra-Lee Furness after more than two decades of marriage.
The actor was spotted strolling the street of New York’s Tribeca neighbourhood on Thursday, September 28. Hugh tried to go incognito in a casual look, consisting of a red sweater with a white t-shirt peeking out from beneath as well as dark colored jeans. Hugh kept his face hidden behind a pair of sunglasses, while he had a full beard with hints of white, which contrasted his dark head of hair.
The actor didn’t have any comment for paparazzi as he continued on during his afternoons stroll, despite the intense public interest in his ongoing separation.
Hugh And Deborra Celebrated Their 27th Anniversary Before Divorcing
Hugh and Deborra issued a joint statement on Friday, September 16, to announce their divorce, emphasizing that the decision was amicable.
"We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” the parents-of-two shared exclusively with PEOPLE. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."
"We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they continued. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."
The pair ended their statement by signing it, “Deb and Hugh Jackman.” They also noted, “This is the sole statement either of us will make."
The former couple celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary earlier this year, both sharing lovey-dovey social media tirbutes to each other, making their split all the more shocking. There hasn’t been an official reason given for Hugh and Deborra’s break-up, but one report says that those close to them aren’t surprised by the news, suggesting the pair merely grew apart with time.
“It happened a while ago. Friends and family knew about it,” a source told Page Six, saying the shift likely happened some time before Hugh made his return to Broadway in February 2022 with “The Music Man.”
“Deb wasn’t at rehearsals very much,” the source continued, saying the pair function more like “roommates” than lovers.
Hugh And Deborra Reportedly Want To Split Their Wealth Equally
Regardless of the reason for the divorce, Hugh and Deborra have a large task ahead of them – splitting their $180 million fortune.
Its suspected but unconfirmed that Hugh and Deborra didn’t sign a prenup before tying the knot in 1995. According to one report, the pair plan to split their wealth equally now that they’re parting ways, but that’s likely going to be complicated even if their split is amicable given the extent of their assets.
The estranged couple own a multitude of properties, including $56 million triplex in New York’s West Village and a $30 million penthouse elsewhere in the Big Apple.
“Hugh accepts, deep down, that Debs will want a huge chunk of his fortune and that’s her right as his spouse,” a source said of how Hugh is preparing. “It’s one thing to promise to be friendly but once the lawyers get involved, it becomes a very cold-hearted situation that revolves around money.”
Hugh and Deborra’s divorce remains ongoing.
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